How do I not get bullied at work?

Update: People have health issues everywhere, and I am no different having had cancer. I shouldn't need to feel bullied for working a job I do. Lots of people have disabilities and lots of people work jobs that don't use their degrees. I shouldn't have to explain to my employer why I have a job there. How do I... show more People have health issues everywhere, and I am no different having had cancer. I shouldn't need to feel bullied for working a job I do. Lots of people have disabilities and lots of people work jobs that don't use their degrees. I shouldn't have to explain to my employer why I have a job there. How do I make this stop?

Update 2: People will always try to make themselves feel better regardless if someone has an ego or self confidence. Respect comes from taking care of yourself and your business.

You need to change yourself and develop an ego. You can't intimidate people if you don't appear to have any self confidence. Go to Salvation Army and buy an 80's jogging jacket and 80's jogging pants. Get a sweatband and put it around your forehead. Go to your local grocery store and stick a cucumber down your pants. Stick your chest out and walk around work like a macho man. Develop this mindset that your poop doesn't stink. People respect someone who appears to have a lot of self confidence.